Air India faced three Boeing 787 technical glitches since July, Government tells Parliament

Parliament was told on Thursday that Air India has had three technical problems with its Boeing 787 planes since July this year.

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said that after the Boeing 787 accident on June 12, 2025, in Ahmedabad, the DGCA directed Air India to conduct enhanced safety checks on its Boeing 787 fleet.

The airline checked all its Boeing aircraft and found them to be in good condition.

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DGCA monitoring through surveillance and enforcement

He added that the DGCA makes sure airlines follow all safety and maintenance rules by carrying out inspections, spot checks, and night-time surveillance of airlines and their staff.

The results from surveillance, spot checks, and night inspections are shared with airlines so they can take corrective action.

The minister explained that if there is a violation, the DGCA can take action according to the rules, including issuing warnings, suspending or canceling licenses, or imposing fines on the airlines or their staff.

How technical snags are reported and resolved

He noted that during operations, an aircraft may have technical problems due to faulty components, which the airline must fix to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable air service.

Flight crews report technical problems when they hear or see a warning in the cockpit, notice a faulty system, or face difficulty operating the aircraft.

The minister said that the flight crew records these issues in the aircraft’s Flight Report Book, according to IANS.

After each flight, a certified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) inspects reported issues following the Manufacturer’s Aircraft Maintenance Manual or Troubleshooting Manual to ensure safety and proper functioning.

According to the AMM procedures. The problem is resolved, which may involve replacing parts, testing, or servicing the aircraft.

Once fixed, the aircraft is cleared for service, and a record is made in the Flight Report Book, he added.